Leadership

Our degrees in Leadership Studies are intended for students with undergraduate degrees aiming at broadening their understandings of contemporary theories and practices of leadership, education, learning and issues that affect schools, community, and society. Before entering our Master's program, candidates will choose between the Master of Education (MEd) and the Master of Arts (MA).
Programs
Master of Education in Leadership
About the Master of Education in Leadership
Leadership is about confidently using your skills, passion
Program information
Level: Graduate | Program Length: 2 years |
Intake: 15 | Includes summer term: Yes |
Co-op: Optional | Full-time or part-time: Full-time and part-time |
Department: EPLS | Location: UVic |
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Master of Arts in Leadership
About the Master of Arts in Leadership
Leadership is about confidently using your skills, passion
Program information
Level: Graduate | Program Length: 3 years |
Intake: 15 | Includes summer term: Yes |
Co-op: Optional | Full-time or part-time: Full-time and part-time |
Department: EPLS | Location: UVic |
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Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership Studies
About the Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership Studies
The program is individually designed (offered by special arrangement only), with an emphasis on creating a program that examines leadership theory & practices in particular fields of disciplinary interest. It is designed to empower the next generation of researchers, scholars, and practitioners to make significant contributions to the field and address the diverse needs of the world at large.
Program information
Level: Graduate | Program Length: 5 to 7 years |
Includes summer term: Optional | |
Co-op: Optional | Full-time or part-time: Full or Part-time |
Department: EPLS | Location: UVic |
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Careers
This Leadership Studies program will be of interest to:
- community activists
- adult and community educators and practitioners
- teachers and administrators in the k-12 system
- literacy and social workers
- administrators and educators in higher education institutions
- workplace trainers and union workers
- arts and culture professionals
- employees in non-governmental, voluntary, women’s, inter-governmental and governmental organizations and agencies (national and international)
- military and justice system workers
- anti-oppressive educators